[ he doesn't bother to continue the playful disagreement because midorima's already close and there isn't much need to carry it on. not when the need to brush the petals off is what got him so close to begin with.

the mention of guarding makes takao glance around, taking in the people passing around them before he turns his attention back to midorima with a smile. ] They seem well guarded, Shin-chan. I'm sure you'd do your best if someone else came along to cause any trouble.

[ takao speaks like he isn't the type to cause trouble, but, in truth, he rarely makes any attempt to claim the souls of humans. his preferred type of trouble is mild compared to what a lot of demons prefer. and the only time he bothers to do more is when it's required of him. because who wants to end up tossed out of both heaven and hell?

he nudges his nose against midorima's without letting go of him. ]

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